Chapter 1520: Colt's Fury! Welcome Back, Thunder Emperor!

Under the night sky of Elvin Star, the treehouse was warm as spring.

Xu Jingming lay in bed, enjoying for the first time in a long while a double service.

I have to say, the double-slit interference experience was truly wonderful, and both of them were still of the elven race.

Just like that, after staying on Elvin Star for two days, Xu Jingming finally set off with Moon Shadow and Eva to return to Blue Star.

Before departure, Della came personally to see them off, holding a jade bottle emitting a soft green glow in her hands.

"Your Highness Xu, this is the gift the Sovereign ordered me to pass on to you."

She gently opened the lid of the case.

Inside was a soft silver velvet cushion, with a transparent crystal bottle placed right in the center.

The bottle contained roughly 100 milliliters of liquid.

The liquid presented a chilling white color, as if it had condensed the very essence of life from an entire forest.

Even in its sealed state, one could still sense the terrifyingly surging life force within.

"This is an SSS9-grade 'Moon Spring.'"

Della introduced with a smile, "It is condensed from the oldest Moon Well, and only 10 milliliters can be produced every century."

She paused briefly, then continued:

"As long as the life core still exists, no matter how severe the injury,

drinking this water can restore one to perfect condition in an instant.

This item is extremely rare even among the elven race; only core members of the Imperial Court are qualified to exchange for it."

Hearing this, Moon Shadow's ash-gem-like eyes curved into a smile:

"It seems Mother has fully accepted you now."

"Moon Spring! This is the legendary holy medicine of healing!"

Eva widened her green eyes, exclaiming in amazement.

"Please convey my gratitude to the Sovereign on my behalf."

Xu Jingming took the jade bottle, feeling the majestic life essence contained within, and even opened his mouth to say.

SSS9-grade!

This was probably the most valuable potion he currently possessed.

However, without that performance before the Sacred Stele, he could never have obtained this level of investment.

When Xu Jingming and his group set out toward Blue Star.

Star Dome Academy, Tianfeng Mountain.

In an ancient, simple villa.

Colt sat in the cultivation chamber, with dark red energy ripples flowing around his body.

After more than ten days of recuperation, the injuries he had suffered from the Sovereign's pressure on the Blood Refinement Star had already mostly healed.

Of course, this had also cost him quite a few of his treasured rare resources.

Buzz~~~

Suddenly, a holographic projection appeared in the training room, reporting respectfully:

"My lord, the operation on the elven side... has failed.

Our arranged people had just arrived at Elvin Star when Xu Jingming descended with the Elven Imperial Court's warship."

Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Colt's eyes: "This fellow, his luck is quite good."

Since Collins was captured, he had begun secretly gathering information on Xu Jingming.

If he couldn't deal with Xu Jingming himself, couldn't he still deal with his family?

He soon discovered Eva, who was alone, and thus this casually arranged plan came about.

If it succeeded, it would be enough to make Xu Jingming heartbroken and pay the price.

If it failed... it didn't matter.

He just hadn't expected that even this casual move would be seen through by the other party.

"Xu Jingming, you got lucky this time.

But don't rush, take it slow. Sooner or later, I'll make you personally pay the price!"

The moment he thought of his son who had already been executed, a violent fury surged into Colt's heart.

It would have been perfectly resolved with just a word from Xu Jingming!

Yet Xu Jingming had to be so stubbornly rigid, causing the heir he had cultivated for thousands of years to perish.

This grudge must be avenged!

As for the arrangement being detected by Xu Jingming? He wasn't worried in the slightest.

That Cosmic-rank's memory had already been completely erased, leaving absolutely no trace.

But he could never have imagined.

When Xu Jingming suspected someone, he never needed evidence...

Ten days later, the Solar System.

A silver-gray shuttle-shaped spacecraft tore through space.

Breaking free from superluminal travel, it appeared near Blue Star's orbit.

Xu Jingming stood before the porthole, his gaze sweeping across the starry sky, and he paused slightly.

The Solar System had changed.

The once empty orbits were now filled with defensive weapons disguised as satellites.

Large-scale modification traces could be seen on the surfaces of planets like Mars and Venus.

The outlines of the dome city and the energy shield were faintly visible.

Moreover,

the once desolate and empty interstellar routes were now as bustling as starport harbors.

Within sight, over a thousand spacecraft of varied designs were traveling along designated lanes.

Their hulls shimmered with the glowing emblems of the Noah Empire or other stellar civilizations.

Yueying walked beside Xu Jingming, her silver hair flowing with a soft luster under the starlight streaming through the viewport.

Her gray-stone eyes scanned curiously.

Is this the planet where Jingming was born? It doesn't seem particularly special.

"The Noah Empire's renovation progress is quite fast; the Solar System is becoming even livelier."

Xu Jingming himself was very satisfied with this.

Over these years, Blue Whale Corporation had grown rapidly.

It had begun interstellar trade and earned an excellent reputation.

Of course, this could not have happened without the Noah Empire's strong support.

"Ultimately, it's still my influence at work."

Xu Jingming's understanding was clear.

Why would the Noah Empire help you?

Isn't it because of his status as a core member of the Eternal Star Alliance?

"The stronger I become, the more the Noah Empire will value the Solar System.

One day, when I possess power comparable to the Noah Emperor's,

I may well establish a cosmic nation centered on the Solar System."

A true cosmic nation requires not only vast territory.

It also needs a massive population and a thriving civilization as its foundation.

Especially the imperial family, whose descendants' bloodlines often spread across several or even dozens of planets.

But Xu Jingming had never felt the slightest concern about this.

He now had many companions, extraordinary talent, and an immensely vigorous life source.

Whether with Yueying, the Elven Empress Princess with Silver Moon bloodline,

or Ye Lan, Lu Yunji, and others from Blue Star, the quantity and quality of his future offspring were no cause for worry.

Right now, it's merely that time has been too short—everything has only just begun.

The spacecraft continued toward Blue Star, drawing nearer.

As the ship was about to enter the outer atmosphere of Blue Star,

a cold electronic synthesized voice suddenly echoed inside the cabin:

"Detecting unknown-model spacecraft. No identification code signal detected.

Immediately identify yourself, or the defense system will be activated."

Xu Jingming raised his eyebrows slightly.

It seemed the Solar System's defense system had indeed been upgraded.

Even his S1-class spacecraft could be detected.

"It's me, Xu Jingming."

His voice, steady and clear, transmitted into the communication channel.

As his words ended, the channel fell into brief silence.

The AI prompt paused, as if verifying something.

Moments later—

"Hum!"

All weapon platforms on Blue Star's orbital defense network, aimed at the ship, simultaneously disengaged their locks.

Instantly, that cold electronic synthesized voice became respectful and eager:

"Identity confirmed!"

"All defense systems deactivated!"

"Welcome back, Lei Di!"

No sooner had the words ended—

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Thousands of disguised satellites along Blue Star's orbit burst forth with brilliant light!

Golden virtual projection text suddenly appeared on the surfaces of those once-cold weapon platforms:

"Welcome back, Lei Di!"

At the same time, on Blue Star's surface,

holographic projectors in major city centers—Macao, Qingjing, and others—activated simultaneously.

Virtual images hundreds of meters tall appeared in the sky.

It was Xu Jingming, wielding a long spear, surrounded by Lei Guang!

"It's Lei Di!"

"Lei Di has returned!"

The entire Blue Star erupted in frenzy!

On the streets, countless civilians looked up at the projections in the sky, shouting with thunderous cheers.

Many young people were filled with overwhelming excitement.

Resolved the apocalypse crisis, led Blue Planet into the interstellar age, the first-ever champion of the Genius Battle!

Xu Jingming had long been regarded by them as the greatest idol.

"This spectacle is definitely Lu Yunji's doing!" Eva exclaimed in awe.

Xu Jingming was also somewhat surprised.

This welcome ceremony was too extravagant.

Still, the sensory experience was truly pleasant.